Is Your Home Ready For Summer in North Texas?
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It may not be “officially” summer yet, but school is out, the pool is open, and the temperature gauge reads 90-plus degrees, so I say that means it’s summer in North Texas.
As we know, this season can be hard on your house, so there are certain things you want to start to look out for during the summer months. Here are a few examples we’ve found of summer-related problems:
Having Your AC Serviced Can Prevent Weird Problems Like This One
You may have read about the primary and secondary condensate lines here at Upon Closer Inspection before — if not, you can ready about them here.
In this video, the secondary condensate line is making its way from the AC unit to the outside, draining the water that’s leaking into the pan. Unfortunately, the line has been disconnected, and in a sort of hidden place where no one is likely to see it. That’s not even mentioning that the fact that there’s water running through the secondary condensate at all is because the primary condensate is clogged.
TL;DR: These folks haven’t had their AC serviced in a while. The water damage around where the disconnection has occurred indicates this has been going on for some time.
Experts agree that you should have your HVAC serviced by a professional twice a year to keep it running efficiently and get the most life out of your unit.
So Many Flying Insects That Sting
Not only is it blazing hot in the summer, but the stinging insects are out in droves. And why do they have to hang out at the pool? 🐝
This comes into play in your home maintenance tasks, as bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, etc. like to build their nests inside things like this outlet, grill covers, electrical panel boxes, pool equipment covers, lock boxes, outdoor light fixtures, pool filters, and generally anything you’re likely to stick your hand into unsuspectingly.
So be wary as you do yard work and home maintenance this summer. You can develop allergies to stinging insects over time that you may not have had before, so be careful out there!
Damaged Rain Gutters: More Than Unsightly
In this video, Inspector Brian shows a perfect example of the kind of damage rain gutters prevent by directing water away from the house. When they’re not doing their job, you can see this house not only has wood rot on the window and staining on the glass, but moisture intrusion inside the house.
After a few weeks of storms, there are probably a fair number of homes in North Texas with damaged rain gutters that need fixing.
Looking for more help for getting your home ready for summer in North Texas? Check out this helpful guide.
